Thunder get 76 points off the bench, the key to a Game 3 win over Spurs in West finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a crucial Game 3 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. The team's bench scored an impressive 76 points, significantly contributing to their 123-108 win. This performance marked the highest bench scoring in a conference finals game since the NBA adopted the 16-team playoff format in 1984.
- ▪The Thunder's bench scored 76 points, the most by a team in a conference finals game since 1984.
- ▪Oklahoma City now leads the series 2-1 against the Spurs.
- ▪Jared McCain led the bench with a playoff career-high of 24 points.
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